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Informative Friday

World Brain Day
2026-07-10 16:30:00 2026-07-10 17:30:00 America/New_York Informative Friday Celebrate World Brain Day by exploring brain health, memory, and lifelong wellness. Learn ways to support cognitive function through healthy habits, mental stimulation, movement, and stress management Fortson Public Library -

Friday, July 10
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-10 16:30:00 2026-07-10 17:30:00 America/New_York Informative Friday Celebrate World Brain Day by exploring brain health, memory, and lifelong wellness. Learn ways to support cognitive function through healthy habits, mental stimulation, movement, and stress management Fortson Public Library -

Celebrate World Brain Day by exploring brain health, memory, and lifelong wellness. Learn ways to support cognitive function through healthy habits, mental stimulation, movement, and stress management

Learn about everyday habits that support cognitive function, including movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, social connection, and mental stimulation. We’ll also explore ways to keep the brain active through reading, puzzles, creativity, and continued learning, while discussing common myths and facts about memory and aging.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community |

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Fortson Public Library
tangela.osborne@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 5
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Tangela Osborne
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Mon, Jun 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 Closed
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Toddler Storytime & Playtime
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler fun
Toddler 2-Step Sensory dDance
Fri, Jun 12, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Sensory dance event for ages 1-3.
Informative Friday - College Prep for Grown Ups
Fri, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Need help supporting your child through the college prep process? This program is designed to help parents and caregivers feel confident navigating the road to college alongside their students.
Anime & Manga Club Hangout
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all anime and manga enthusiasts to join us for a time to hangout, play games, and discuss our favorites!
ASL Workshop for Beginners
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect.
Baby Storytime & Playtime
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Fortson's Cookbook Club - Island Flavors and traditons
Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us each month to cook, share, and connect! Bring a dish based on the month's theme and enjoy conversation with fellow food lovers.
Tween Tuesday - Collage Art & Vision Boards
Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Get creative with us by making vision boards and collage art using old magazines. Intended for ages 9-12. All materials provided.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Full STEAM Ahead - STEM
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM and STEM activities to go with the summer reading theme of Dinosaurs.
Fortson Computer Class
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
6/4/26 -- A+ Certification Prep Pt 1 6/18/26 -- A+ Certification Prep Pt 2 7/2/26 -- Google AI Essentials 7/16/26 -- Intro to Responsible AI
Animal Crossing Hangout
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring your Switch and meet other fans of the game Animal Crossing: New Horizons! We'll play real-life mini games inspired by ACNH and give island tours.
Poke-Monday - Prepare for battle!
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Get Ready to show your creativity, and pokemon battle skills. In these programs, tweens can grab a packet and create their own unique Eeveelution playing card!, but get ready...July 13, we battle!
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime & Playtime
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Bear Creek Computer Class - 56 McDonough Street, Hampton, GA 30228
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
computer class for seniors at the Bear Creek Senior Center
Tween Tuesday - Cozy Coloring
Tue, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Get cozy and color with us. Intended for ages 9-12. All materials provided.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Poke-Monday - Prepare for battle!
Thu, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Get Ready to show your creativity, and pokemon battle skills. In these programs, tweens can grab a packet and create their own unique Eeveelution playing card!, but get ready...July 13, we battle!
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 9:00am
Adult Game Night
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Do you need a place to relax, meet new people, and enjoy casual games? We've got you covered!
Take & Make - Build and Train your Eeveelution (while supplies last)
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Stop by the YA section for a Take & Make craft: Build your Eeveelution Available only while supplies last.
Out of the Box Dinosaur Event - Special performance
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Interact with a "live" dinosaur, learn memorable facts about our prehistoric friends, and see and touch real dinosaur fossils in this hands-on interactive show from Out of the Box!
Literary LEGOs
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Each month, kids ages 5–12 can take on a LEGO challenge or free build. Completions will be placed on display for all the patrons to admire
Young Adult Entrepreneurial Workshop
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, learn how you can become a young adult entrepreneur through this workshop.
Baby Storytime & Playtime
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Tween Tuesday - Puzzle Party
Tue, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Come party with us as we play puzzles of all kinds. Jigsaw puzzles, word search, logic puzzles, and crosswords! Intended for ages 9-12. All materials provided.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Full STEAM Ahead - STEM
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM and STEM activities to go with the summer reading theme of Dinosaurs.
Fortson Computer Class
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
6/4/26 -- A+ Certification Prep Pt 1 6/18/26 -- A+ Certification Prep Pt 2 7/2/26 -- Google AI Essentials 7/16/26 -- Intro to Responsible AI
Teen Trivia Night - America's 250th Birthday
Thu, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Presidents, State Capitals, fun facts and more--Test your knowledge of the USA in this Independence Day Trivia Night for teens
Toddler Storytime & Playtime
Fri, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler fun
Sensory Activity - make a dino-drum
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Create a dino-drum Drop in event
Sensory Dinosaur Drum
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drum and roar with a dinosaur beat is neat.
Mystery Monday - Cold Case Club
Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Using provided materials, a group of adults will work to solve fictional cold cases.
YA Book Club
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for some book talk. Bring your own book or read our pick for the month: The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
Baby Storytime & Playtime
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Crafts - Paint-Along
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This is a crafting program for adults. They will be following along with a video and creating their own works of art!
Tween Tuesday - DIY Detective Kits
Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Calling all tween detectives to join us for a time to create a DIY Detective Kit to help solve mysteries! Intended for ages 9-12. All material provided.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Whodunit? - Unearth a Mystery
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all teen and tween detectives to help solve the mystery! Join us for a night of crime-solving fun!
Take & Make - DIY Fossils
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Stop by the YA section for a Take & Make craft: DIY Fossils. Available only while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime & Playtime
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler fun
Informative Friday - World Brain Day
Fri, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Celebrate World Brain Day by exploring brain health, memory, and lifelong wellness. Learn ways to support cognitive function through healthy habits, mental stimulation, movement, and stress management
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